Dominican Armada units continue to search for survivors of the capsizing of a makeshift boat near Las Galeras in which 11 persons attempted to reach Puerto Rico. The survivors reported the recovery of drowning victim Yafreisys Alexandra Mora Castillo, a 20-year old native of La Romana, where she was a promising singer.
Five of the rescued were found dehydrated on Boca del Diablo beach front in Samana, from where they were taken to the local hospital. Among those rescued are 34-year old José Luis Vásquez; 23 year old Justino Balbuena; 21 year old Thalía Rubio Ayala,; 26-year old Yesenia Díaz; and 24-year old Manuel Maldonado, identified as the boyfriend of the late Mora Castillo.
After receiving medical attention and after being interviewed by the Navy’s M2 intelligence unit, the survivors were allowed to return to their communities by instructions of Armada Vice Admiral Emilio Recio Segura.
Four other boat passengers are missing. Two other survivors of the accident, identified as “Daniel” and “El Rori” were believed to be the organizers of the illegal boat trip. Daniel and El Rori , The two, who are natives of Sabana de la Mar, from where the boat had departed, reportedly managed to swim to safety.
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El Nacional
18 December 2018
